Resources
Websites, Articles, Books, etc...
Collaborative Reproduction
​A community consisting of peer support, opportunities for connection, and obtaining valuable resources on embryo donation.
​Promotes the well-being of donor-conceived people (DCP) by providing support, education, and resources for DCPs, parents, donors, and the professionals who work with them.
​Provides education and support to embryo donors, recipients, and their families who wish to connect, learn, and grow.
​Connecting families linked by the same gamete donor and supporting individuals navigating their donor-conceived identities.
​Strives to increase awareness of the needs, interests, and challenges of DCP and advance change that promotes and protects their health, welfare, and human rights.
​A supportive community for female-identified or gender non-conforming individuals who have chosen to become parents, providing information, resources, and community for their parenting journey.
Infertility
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine is an organization devoted to advancing knowledge and expertise in infertility and reproductive medicine. It is a voluntary, non-profit organization dedicated to providing the public with the most up-to-date information on all reproductive issues.
RESOLVE, the National Infertility Organization, is dedicated to providing education, advocacy, and support for folks struggling with infertility. The site contains valuable information about the organization’s mission and activities, facts and articles about infertility and adoption, and legislative updates.
​is the primary organization of professionals dedicated to the practice of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) in the United States. The mission of the organization is to set and help maintain the standards for ART in an effort to better serve our members and our patients.
LGBTQIAA+
​provides resources and support to help LGBTQ+ individuals and couples navigate the process of building their families.
​a nonprofit organization that provides support and resources to assist gay men in their journey to becoming biological parents through surrogacy.
​Your source for LGBTQ+ fertility and family-building information and support - straight from experts, patients, and parents who get it.
Literature/Children's Books
We Are Family: The Modern Transformation of Parents and Children by Susan Golombok 2020
Modern Families: Parents and Children in New Family Forms by Susan Golombok 2015
Happy Together Children's Books by Julie Marie, 2018
Zak's Safari: A Story about Donor-Conceived Kids of Two-Mom Families, December 2014
The Family Book by Todd Parr 2003
What Makes a Baby by Cory Silverberg 2013
My Mom is a Surrogate by Abigail Glass 2019
Documentaries/Blogs/Podcasts
Fertility and Sterility On Air
​Fertility and Sterility On Air is part of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) family of podcasts. This podcast lets you stay current on the latest global research in the field of Reproductive Medicine.
"The Need to Know" by, Aubrey Smith
​Amber Van Moessner discovered through a 23andMe DNA test that the father she had grown up with was not her biological father. This short filk shares her journey of discovery and the benefits of early disclosure.
"Meeting Him" by, Jen Vesbit (linked)
A personal story about a couple who donated embryos and the experience of meeting their genetic progeny.
A blog dedicated to helping people dealing with infertility and fertility treatments navigate the emotional, personal, and practical realities of an often overwhelming process.​
Progyny offers a variety of resources regardless of where you are in your journey; this podcast focuses on your first visit, where to start, and what to ask.